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Purpose
Caregivers, our schools, and our community are responsible for caring for the health and welfare of our youth. The Health & Safety Committee addresses health and safety issues related to the students and families. The activities of the Health & Safety Committee are designed to educate and inform caregivers about the health needs of children and how best to meet those needs. The Health & Safety Committee works to see that programs are available to meet the needs of our members.
Who
Committee works closely with School Administrators, District Health & Safety Teams, the Budget & Legislation Committee and other community organizations, such as the Garden City Community Coalition. This Committee has Committee Chairperson(s) and School Building Representatives.
health & Safety updates
CPR Class - March 7th
Our Health and Safety Committee is once again sponsoring a CPR course March 7th at the High School cafeteria - Open to Middle School and High School students. Click here for the form to sign up!
February was Dental Awareness Month!
The week of February 24-27, Orthodontist Dr. Denise Emma (an orthodontist in town as well as a parent and GCPTA Sponsor) went to the primary schools to visit the kindergarten (and PreK at Homestead) classes. She spoke with them about dental hygiene (how many teeth they have now and as an adult, how to brush their teeth, described tools, floss, etc.) and about snack choices. They played a game about healthier choices for snacks and were told to remember that if they do eat something sticky, to always brush their teeth at some point when they are home. The children loved the visit, had amazing questions and were very involved. Students were treated to a goodie bag with a pencil, stickers, tooth case, tooth brush and dental pamphlet, wrapping up another year of successful dental information and games!
Teal Pumpkin Project
Thanks again to the GC PTA’s Health and Safety Committee for encouraging families to take part in the Teal Pumpkin Project this Halloween - ensuring a safe and fun Halloween for all by handing out non-food treats!
The Teal Pumpkin Project is a Halloween tradition that encourages people to offer non-food treats to trick-or-treaters with food allergies. The project promotes inclusion and safety for all children.
How to participate
- Paint a pumpkin teal or buy a teal pumpkin
- Place the pumpkin on your doorstep
- Offer non-food treats like glow sticks, bouncy balls, or stickers
Benefits
- Makes trick-or-treating safer and more inclusive for children with food allergies
- Creates a fun experience for everyone
- Promotes respect for children with food allergies
Resources
- You can print a free sign from tealpumpkinproject.org
- You can find lists of non-food items that are appropriate for trick-or-treaters on the FoodAllergy.org website